Wilberforce University: Review & Facts

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Wilberforce University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 660 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1856 and is one of the 3 schools located in Wilberforce, Ohio.

Wilberforce University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Wilberforce University.

Majors
Offered

23

Wilberforce University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Social Work, Political Science, Physical Therapy, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Wilberforce University is fair at 70% (close to Ohio average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

70%

Fair

The graduation rate at Wilberforce University is low: 45%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wilberforce University is reasonably decent - 19:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, around $12,100 per academic year. The additional fees at Wilberforce University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,300; this totals $13,400 per year.

Read the details about Wilberforce University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

45%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 4,100 applications were submitted and 1,850 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wilberforce University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,000

Medium

Wilberforce University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wilberforce University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

Wilberforce University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 400 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, roughly $4,000 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wilberforce University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Wilberforce University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wilberforce University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wilberforce University
1055 N Bickett Rd
Wilberforce, Ohio
45384-1001, USA